Jonathan David shows Arsenal where to look if Alexandre Lacazette leaves

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Jonathan David is seemingly a name that will be getting regular column inches between now and the closure of the summer transfer window.

The Gent attacker has really burst onto the scene this season, after making his debut for the club in August 2018.

The Canada international, who was born in New York, has been making waves in the Belgian top-flight having now scored 22 goals in all competitions after hitting a hat-trick against Sint-Truiden at the weekend.

On top of that, the 20-year-old has contributed 10 assists, underlining the suggestion he isn’t just a goalscorer.

One team that has become linked with David in recent days is Arsenal (Jeunes Footeaux), who may find themselves in the market for a new striker this summer.

Alexandre Lacazette has been linked with an exit from the Emirates Stadium, amid some questionable form throughout 2019/20.

The Frenchman has played well in bursts, but has struggled to be prolific – recently, he went 10 games without a goal.

At times he has frustrated supporters, who have largely been patient due to the star’s quality link-up play.

The likelihood of Lacazette leaving (speculation reported by The Daily Star) in the summer is probably not too high – certainly, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the more likely to go – but Arsenal may be given no choice but to consider David should he continue shining in Belgium.

TBR’s view – A potential Lacazette replacement?

David has exciting potential, and to have this many goal contributions by February for one so young is a big indicator of his ability, regardless of where in the world he’s playing.

He (32) has almost three times as many goal contributions so far as Lacazette (11), which cannot be ignored.

Interestingly David doesn’t actually play right up top all too often, and likes to be slightly deeper so he can influence the game – which is something Lacazette is also known for.